HeyRuaHow to say “blackguard” in Irish
- Irish:
- bligeard
- English:
- blackguard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLIG-yard” /ˈbʲlʲɪɟaɾˠdˠ/
- Plural:
- bligeaird (blackguards)
- Genitive singular:
- bligeaird, an bhligeaird (e.g. cleasanna an bhligeaird, the blackguard's tricks)
- Genitive plural:
- bligeard, na mbligeard (e.g. scata na mbligeard, the gang of the blackguards)
What does “bligeard” mean?
- blackguard
- A rough, rascally or mischievous person, often said half-jokingly of someone cheeky or roguish.Also: rascal, rogue, scoundrel, scamp.
“Bligeard” with the article
The plural of blackguard in Irish is bligeaird. Here is bligeard after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bligeard” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bligeard, the Irish word for blackguard.
Other nouns in Irish
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Blackguard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blackguard?
The Irish for blackguard is bligeard (pronounced “BLIG-yard”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bligeaird.
How do you pronounce bligeard in Irish?
Bligeard is said like “BLIG-yard” (IPA /ˈbʲlʲɪɟaɾˠdˠ/).
What is the plural of blackguard in Irish?
The plural of bligeard is bligeaird; with the article, na bligeaird means “the blackguards”. The genitive plural is bligeard, as in scata na mbligeard (the gang of the blackguards).
Why does bligeard change to bhligeard or mbligeard?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bligeard becomes mo bhligeard (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbligeard (eclipsis).
Is 'bligeard' always a strong insult?
Not always: like English 'blackguard' or 'rascal', bligeard can be said affectionately to a cheeky child, though between adults it can be serious. For a softer word you can use rógaire.
